Immersive Culinary Experiences to be Offered by MSC World Europa

 When the MSC World Europa sails in December 2022, the first passengers will embark on a culinary adventure. More than 30 foreign and immersive food and beverage concepts, each driven by artistic expression and seasonality, will be housed on the ground-breaking ship.

MSC Cruises is known for having an outstanding selection of restaurants and bars with international menus. The cruise company continues to push the boundaries of ship-board dining to create unique experiences that complement every minute of the trip – which climbs to a new level on MSC World Europa – following the success of speciality dining concepts that have been rolled out across the fleet.

Jacques Van Staden, Vice President of Food & Beverage, MSC Cruises, said: “The food and beverage experience on board MSC World Europa – much like the ship itself – has been designed with the future in mind. From sustainable sourcing and fresh farm-to-ocean ingredients, we have pulled out all the stops to offer a varied and unabridged dining offering for the next-generation cruiser. Each new concept aims to go beyond what traditional venues achieved in the past and focus on crafted, artisanal, and immersive experiences that will revolutionize the place dining holds in the overall cruise experience. We are eager for guests to discover what we have in store and savour the world while travelling with us.”

MSC World Europa features 20 bars and lounges, and 13 next-level dining venues, for a distinct gastronomic journey of discovery that offers guests everything from grab-and-go to fine dining, elevating the onboard experience with a variety of innovations and exciting new collaborations.

FROM MORNING COFFEE TO LATE-NIGHT COCKTAILS, BARS & LOUNGES

By creating smart and immersive settings, the future of cruises will go beyond prior visitor expectations. MSC World Europa is bursting at the seams with seven new sensory delights. Among the most notable are the following:

• Coffee Emporium is now open: A coffee connoisseur's delight, this sleek and stylish place is a coffee connoisseur's dream. Choose from some of the world's best coffee beans, including a signature mix roasted on board and Lavazza Terra! for Planet, which is Rainforest Alliance certified. Then choose your favourite brewing and serving style, like French, Italian, Turkish, or Moroccan, and have it served with a variety of exotic sweet delicacies. Lavazza, one of the world's most renowned coffee roasters, will create a special MSC trademark roast that can be purchased and enjoyed at home. From morning until cocktail hour, when a wonderful espresso martini is sure to be in high demand, all of these unique coffees can be enjoyed in the bustling café or on the outdoor terrace.
• NEW! Raj Polo Tea House: Take a trip to India at the turn of the century, when Indian and English tea traditions collide in a tranquil tropical setting. Guests will find traditional English Breakfast and High Tea with trendier beverage alternatives like as cold-brewed and iced teas, tea-infused cocktails, and tea digestives with delectable accompaniments.
• Masters of the Sea: MSC Cruises' iconic British pub soars to new heights, literally and metaphorically. There are two floors to enjoy live music and drinks in the new design. Thanks to a new relationship with an award-winning master brewer, the space now features a NEW! full-scale microbrewery creating MSC Signature beers on board, with specifics to be released soon.
• NEW! The Gin Project: Gin connoisseurs will be unable to resist the over 70 craft gins on offer, as well as the traditional cocktails masterfully created by gin-tenders. Using a vintage Crawley's shaker, guests can try their hand at shaking their own botanical cocktails.
• NEW! Elixir – Mixology Bar: Expert mixologists create customised concoctions using delicious Fever-Tree mixers, making this the "It Bar" for hip and edgy cocktails. There's also an outside patio where you can have pre-and post-meal drinks while watching the waves pass by under the sky, as well as a dedicated Liquor Corner where you may sample your favourite spirits.
• Fizz - Champagne Bar: With a dedicated space, the bubbly experience is upgraded over prior ships. This opulent lounge provides an elegant setting in which to savour indulgent Champagne and sparkling wine, as well as a selection of caviar, chilled seafood, and other delicacies.

Other new additions include a healthy green Zest – Juice Bar, the Malt Lounge for fine cigars and an incredible selection of whisky or cognac, Sweet Temptations – the ultimate gelato and frozen yoghurt bar – where kids can create their own frozen yoghurt and magnum ice cream bars, and many more to be discovered on board.

FOR EVERY TASTE, FRESH AND DELICIOUS CUISINE

The culinary options on board MSC World Europa include both innovative new concepts and tried-and-true classics that passengers will want to return to again and again. There are almost unlimited alternatives when it comes to cooking types and getting fresher-than-fresh ingredients.

• Chef's Garden Kitchen: A culinary haven focusing on tasty, seasonal farm-to-ocean cuisine with hydroponic microgreens cultivated and harvested on board. Set against an open chef's table kitchen with al fresco eating options, the microgreens and lush foliage provide the ultimate backdrop.
• NEW! La Pescaderia: Fresh seafood in a market-style atmosphere, replete with a fresh fish exhibit where visitors can order whole fish to be prepared or taken to go. Traditional seafood is served, along with a range of Mediterranean appetisers, at this restaurant, which also has outside patio dining.
• NEW! Luna Park Pizza & Burger: A family-friendly buffet with a vibrant environment and creative design features. Family games and a colourful menu with classics are part of the interactive experience.

The Butcher's Cut American-style steakhouse, the lively and savoury Asian-inspired Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar, and the Latin American street food-inspired Hola! Tacos & Cantina are among the perennial speciality restaurant favourites on board.

The Bubbles, La Foglia, Esagono, and Hexagon Restaurants offer main dining options, as well as the Il Mercato Buffet and La Brasserie Buffet. Aurea visitors will also have access to the Les Dunes Restaurant, which is only open to Aurea guests.

MSC World Europa is being built in Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France, and is scheduled to open in December 2022. She will spend her first season in the Arabian Gulf, offering 7-night cruises from Dubai to provide the ideal winter sun experience. The cruise will visit Abu Dhabi, a nearby modern metropolis; Sir Bani Yas Island; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; the breathtaking Al Ahsa oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Doha, Qatar; and then return to Dubai for an overnight stay to explore the city's many wonders.

MSC World Europa will sail to the Mediterranean Sea from Dubai on March 25, 2023. She will conduct 7-night cruises in summer 2023, calling at the Italian ports of Genoa, Naples, and Messina, as well as Valletta, Malta, Barcelona, Spain, and Marseille, France.